Steve, can you tell me why then Leica cameras are so expensive. There is Leica x1 due out January with none of the bells and whistles of GF1 for $1200. Is the lens quality that noticeable in the shots to justify the price? Thanks.
Leica cameras have always been expensive. Leica is a much much smaller company that Panasonic, Canon or Nikon. They do not have the sales volume and their cameras are hand made. Making one M9 takes a huge amount of work, and the M9 and X1 are “made in Germany” cameras.
The lens quality is phenomenal and the X1 has one of their best lenses attached. It is also simple and not filled with complicated menus and buttons. It will be a much better built camera, and have amazing image quality.
Steve thanks for sharing GF1 review. I am looking for a portable yet able to take good quality photos. I am pondering over LX3 vs GF1. LX3 is smaller, more portable but lack of zoom capability. Whereas, GF1 has better zoom but not sure about its weight and size. Please advise.
Well what i hear from the dealer is LX3 is more to beginner and GF1 is more to professional but i would like to prefer GF1 because it just a matter of time and experience to handle the GF1. you can use GF1 to master your photography skill too..Imagine if you buy LX3 and once you master it you may need to waste money on buying a new cam again..it will be a waste because money can be use for lens
curious about the focusing: the Olympus ep2 has follow focus and so does the Panasonic – however, I don’t see Panasonic claiming it can follow focus on a moving object ACROSS the frame and coming to/from the camera How about it?
thanks for the review, I like the straight to the point style, Subscribed
Thanks!
Steve, can you tell me why then Leica cameras are so expensive. There is Leica x1 due out January with none of the bells and whistles of GF1 for $1200. Is the lens quality that noticeable in the shots to justify the price? Thanks.
Leica cameras have always been expensive. Leica is a much much smaller company that Panasonic, Canon or Nikon. They do not have the sales volume and their cameras are hand made. Making one M9 takes a huge amount of work, and the M9 and X1 are “made in Germany” cameras.
The lens quality is phenomenal and the X1 has one of their best lenses attached. It is also simple and not filled with complicated menus and buttons. It will be a much better built camera, and have amazing image quality.
I have the X1 on pre-order, and looking at this one, and they are not identical cameras obviosly, but they are gonna have some overlapping functions
I havent pulled the trigger on this one cause of the X1, witch will no doubtedly take better pictures and be a little simpler then a system camera…
BUT this one does video as the X1 does not… so what do you think? should i pull the trigger on this one? lol
ohh, and do you think the micro 4:3 will prosper? Im still not sold… just asking your opinion, hehehe
:rolleyes: yes lol
Steve thanks for sharing GF1 review. I am looking for a portable yet able to take good quality photos. I am pondering over LX3 vs GF1. LX3 is smaller, more portable but lack of zoom capability. Whereas, GF1 has better zoom but not sure about its weight and size. Please advise.
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how long can record continuously?? my lx3 only 8minutes to 8 minutes
how about this camera?
Can you do manual focus and aperture control during video recording? Thanks!
During video recording, manual focus – yes, aperture – I don’t think so.
Well what i hear from the dealer is LX3 is more to beginner and GF1 is more to professional but i would like to prefer GF1 because it just a matter of time and experience to handle the GF1. you can use GF1 to master your photography skill too..Imagine if you buy LX3 and once you master it you may need to waste money on buying a new cam again..it will be a waste because money can be use for lens
There are so many reviewers on YouTube, yet no one makes it nearly as interesting as you do. Good work!!!
hey stevestuff..how is the gf1 compared to the leica d-;ux 4..which one is better
haha, the pc lens is as thick as your forefinger but what if you have ginormous fingers?
curious about the focusing: the Olympus ep2 has follow focus and so does the Panasonic – however, I don’t see Panasonic claiming it can follow focus on a moving object ACROSS the frame and coming to/from the camera How about it?
can the gf1 fit in your pocket
hey steve…where is the panasonic $700..
love the full review on your website
i do plan on getting my hands on one of these babies
G11 or GF1, which one should i get?
love how you sound excited <3
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